No, I didn't ask him to open his eyes wider

[Mark Fuge]

Canon EOS 5D - 35-350 L @350mm -1/1600Sec. @ f/8.0 - ISO 400 - Split metering - Exposure Compensation - 0

This is the largest gator that we have seen at MINWR along the Bio Lab road, so far. Given his expresssion, I took what I could get! :eek: :D

On another day we saw him move ... defending his territory. We do not wish to upset him in any way!!! :eek: ;)

[Alfred Forns]

That is one healthy gator !!! Do like the low angle and pose Just need softer light and sure wish that white branch was not behind him !!!

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks, I debated on removing the branch, but :eek: ... Then I figured I could do it later in PP! ;) But then I read the thread on "truth in advertizing" and figured maybe it would offend some purist. So ....

Guess you can't please everyone though.

Here's a try at a mutilated version! ;) Just don't offer it for scientific research journal use... But maybe this years Christmas card! :D

Thanks again.

[Steve Canuel]

I like the low angle and head on pose. I also like the way the OOF "S" of the tail leads up to the head. Much better with the branch removed. Impressive animal.

[Rich Ikerd]

Impressive gator Mark. The low angle really accentuates his size and potential threat capability. The light's a bit harsh but sometimes that just unavoidable. Hope you were on the opposite side of the waterway - don't want to get too close to these guys this time of year.